Body panel name?

[Jake lagrange]

My car is a 69 dart, what is he strip of metal in between the trunk lid and rear window called? Notorious for rusting.

 

[65 Dartman]

IIRC it’s called a Dutchman panel.

 

[adriver]

Dutchman?

 

[retroron]

My car is a 69 dart, what is he strip of metal in between the trunk lid and rear window called? Notorious for rusting.

From the Classic Industries webpage, under "rear deck panel"



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MA822049 - 1967-76 Dart And 1972-76 Scamp Restorers Choice™ Rear Outer Filler Panel
This Restorer's Choice™ factory-style replacement upper rear outer body panel (also called deck filler panel) is manufactured in OE-gauge steel featuring all original contours and details.

< span style="color: #1A3E56">Mopar Authentic Restoration™ Product

Installs between the rear window or top well area and the trunk lid.

This part features a black electrophoretically deposited coating (EDP, or E-coat) fo r superior long-term corrosion protection and …

 

[diymirage]

IIRC it’s called a Dutchman panel.

i thought the dutchman panel was on the inside? between the window and the backseat

 

[Keystone]

i thought the dutchman panel was on the inside? between the window and the backseat

I'm pretty sure the one on the inside is the "package shelf"